ESAFE Offices will be CLOSED from 12:30 pm on September 25, 2019, to September 27, 2019.

Offices will re-open on Monday, September 30, 2019. This closure is to accommodate specialized training activities. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

ESAFE Offices will be CLOSED from 12:30 pm on September 25, 2019, to September 27, 2019.

Offices will re-open on Monday, September 30, 2019. This closure is to accommodate specialized training activities. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

ESAFE is pleased to announce…

Jake Staples

ESAFE is pleased to announce that our co-op student Jake Staples, under supervision of Technical Manager Jacques Martin is the recipient of the CSA Academic Challenge Award for 2019. Congratulations Jake and Jacques! (Above from left to right, David Weinstein, CEO and President of CSA, Anne Wilcock, Program Advisor, University of Guelph, Jake Staples ESAFE Co-Op Engineering Student, Carleton University, Mary Cianchetti, President of Standards of CSA).

CSA Group's Academic Challenge engages students in the world of standards and highlights the benefits, challenges and opportunities of their application in the workplace and in everyday life. Jake’s paper titled Standards for the Introduction of Accessible DC Power in Buildings explored the load demands changes to low wattage DC electronics, LED lights and DC motors in appliances, along with the local generation of DC power using renewable energy sources. He outlined the requirements in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 to challenge the status quo of the AC grid and move to more efficient and renewably compatible DC systems.

As this year’s champion, Jake receives $4,000 to donate to a charity of his choice. Jake has chosen “Jumpstart/Bon Départ” North Bay Chapter as the recipient of his award. ESAFE is very proud to have been a part of Jake’s outstanding achievement and success.

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Elliott Matsuura Canada Limited

Welcome to ESAFE

ESAFE specializes in fast and convenient on-site approvals of electrical equipment to CSA Codes and Standards for Canada. This is done under the Field Evaluation program (CSA SPE-1000) or by Field Certification (Scheme Type 1b).

Field Approvals (whether Field Evaluation, or Field Certification) are what we do exclusively, and we make it our business to be the best.

ESAFE is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as an Inspection Body (ISO 17020) and Certification Body (ISO 17065). As an accredited approval agency, ESAFE is authorized to evaluate and label equipment for electrical safety. Once your equipment bears our label, it can be legally used or sold anywhere in Canada. ESAFE inspectors are trained in OESC and have on average, 25 years of experience in the field, and are fully supported by a team of dedicated and solution-oriented engineers.

ESAFE has its roots in an organization that has been a Canadian leader in electrical safety since 1915. Having earned a reputation of excellence in electrical safety for over 100 years, ESAFE has evolved to become an independent field evaluation and certification agency and operates at arm’s length from the regulator.

Your Options

Not sure what type of approval you require? Visit this section for more information on our types of approvals and find the service that is right for you. If you still have questions, contact us and we will be glad to help.

Hazardous Locations

ESAFE has a highly-experienced staff of Hazardous Location specialists. Our scope of certification services covers equipment that is used in explosive atmospheres, as well as equipment to be used in general purpose locations.